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The best interviews from CNA 938 on current affairs, health, entertainment and money, curated daily The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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17:15

Burst With Joy at Bubble Fiesta

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2024/06/26

Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the ongoing Bubble Fiesta! touted as the biggest water park bubble festival in Singapore. Currently taking place at the Adventure Cove Waterpark at Resorts World Sentosa, Melanie will find out how Singaporeans and tourists of all ages can have fun at eight immersive zones like Bubble Boogie, Bubble Rumble, Dazzle Dance Floor as well as how to have a go at being a DJ at Bluwater Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:34

Work It - Gen Z and Millennial woes

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2024/06/26

Financial insecurity and mounting climate anxiety - a new survey by Deloitte has found that these are among the issues that Gen Zs and millennials are grappling with. The cost of living is also a top societal concern for these two age groups. Is there room for optimism among these woes? Work It’s Chew Wui Lynn and Cheryl Goh discuss with Mark Teoh, Human Capital Leader and Lee Yun-Han, Human Capital Director, from Deloitte Southeast Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:52

How Singapore ended up on a list of countries...

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2024/06/26

Singapore is among the top 10 nations that have had the most number of “objectionable” video content removed from YouTube, according to a Google survey. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the conditions that got us here, whether the ranking is worrying, and the potential outcomes from measures put in place to mitigate harmful online behaviours. They speak with Dr Razwana Begum, Head, Public Safety and Security, School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, SUSS.See

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11:11

Pigeon culling among measures to reduce population in...

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2024/06/26

Agencies in Singapore will be piloting a programme to manage large flocks of pigeons in three residential areas - Ang Mo Kio, Bishan-Toa Payoh and Tanjong Pagar. Asia First finds out more about these birds, and what makes them flock to certain areas. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Anbarasi Boopa, Co-CEO, ACRES.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:17

Dirty, tough, thankless — how a new portal wants to...

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2024/06/26

F&B jobs are rarely aspirational today, even with better wages. A new portal hopes to change the negative narratives linked to F&B careers through targeted job searching and matching for the industry. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Andrew Chan, Assistant Honorary Treasurer, Restaurant Association of Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:01

Does Johor finally have the right cards in place to...

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2024/06/26

Johor regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim’s call for Johor to be treated as an equal partner may not have a basis in Malaysia’s current laws but shows its seriousness in gaining legal and financial autonomy. Asia First asks if the stars have aligned for Johor to see this through with the state’s leader as the country’s current Sultan, and if there’s any chance for an amendment to the constitution to allow this. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser, Pacific Research

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31:25

A Letter to Myself: Ismail Gafoor's true values are...

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2024/06/25

Ismail Gafoor is the founder and CEO of Singapore's largest property agency, Propnex. He's come so far from his childhood growing up in a one-room rental flat. All through his extraordinary journey, his values have guided him from success to success. We find out what they are, and how his formative years shaped his work ethic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:36

Reviving Titoudao: The 30th Anniversary Celebration

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2024/06/25

Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the latest rendition of popular Singaporean production Titoudao which returns to the stage for its 30th anniversary – availing itself to a new generation of arts lovers. Staged by Toy Factory Productions, its founder, Titoudao playwright and director Goh Boon Teck will talk about how Titoudao was inspired by the life of his mother Mdm. Oon Ah Chiam, its TV adaptation, and how this year's production features an entirely new staging concept, costumes and a brand new

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16:44

Discover Europe’s Hidden Gems with Tan Sin Jie

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2024/06/25

Melanie Oliveiro speaks to travel enthusiast, Tan Sin Jie who goes by @cerealslysj on social media, about her one month whirlwind trip to Europe. What are some activities she tried there that are not available in Singapore - like going on a gravitational slide on Gubalowka perhaps? If you have no idea what that is, time to tune in to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:54

Soaring With Sky Shen: A Musical Journey

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2024/06/25

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with singer-songwriter Sky Shen about his music career which has been going from strength-to-strength since winning the 2015 SPD Youth Aspiration Award, an award which allows youths with disabilities develop their interests and talents. Shen, an artist with muscular dystrophy, will talk how video game music sparked his songwriting journey, what it’s like performing to a global online audience when live-streaming his music on platform Twitch.tv, topics his music covers and how

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31:20

#TalkBack: Will permanent taxi fare hikes put you off...

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2024/06/25

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Assistant Professor Terence Fan, Strategic Management, SMU and Associate Professor Walter Theseira, School of Business, SUSS, about how permanent taxi fare hikes could put people off grabbing a ride from Changi Airport and Mandai Wildlife Reserve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:32

What to consider before changing jobs

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2024/06/25

Local media reports say the outlook for hiring in Singapore fell for the third consecutive quarter. But at the same time, a new study by recruitment agency Randstad found that about one-third of respondents -- particularly young professionals -- thought about changing jobs in the first half of 2024. Is this a good idea amid the drop in hiring optimism? Work It's Chew Wui Lynn and Cheryl Goh spoke with David Blasco, Country Director at recruitment agency Randstad Singapore to find out.See

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17:13

Eat Drink Singapore - Kebuke

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2024/06/25

If, like us, you love your bubble tea, there’s a new player in town - serving up authentic drinks using premium high mountain tea leaves from Taiwan. On Eat Drink Singapore, Cheryl Goh and Chew Wui Lynn speak to Remus Kan, Director of KEBUKE Singapore, to find out how they intend to stand out in what’s already quite a saturated bubble tea market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:36

Wisdom 101: How youths filter advice from parents...

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2024/06/25

Nicholas Gabriel Lim, Head of Graduate Diploma in Youth Work and Professional Life Coaching Programmes, SUSS It’s an age-old discussion: do you listen to your parents or your pals? The answer is: it depends. How do youths discern between advice from the older generation and that which comes from peers who may understand them better? Asia First finds out from an expert. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Nicholas Gabriel Lim, Head of Graduate Diploma in Youth Work and Professional Life Coaching

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17:03

Work It - AI and Women's Rights

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2024/06/25

AI is becoming increasingly mainstream and has great potential to benefit society at large. But could the lack of female involvement in AI create a higher risk of gender bias in AI and machine learning systems? Work It’s Cheryl Goh and Chew Wui Lynn discuss this with Benjamin Cheong, Deputy Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunication, from law firm Rajah & Tann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:08

World Vitiligo Day: Living with vitiligo in Singapore

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2024/06/25

This World Vitiligo Day, Asia First examines the prevalence of the skin condition here in Singapore and understand more about this little-known dermatological illness. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Dr Emily Gan, Senior Consultant, Department of Dermatology, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:34

Samsui woman debate: Who’s got the mural authority?

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2024/06/25

A commissioned mural on the exterior wall of a shophouse unit here has led to public debate about the representation of Samsui women. Asia First discusses the challenges in navigating the sensitivities of public art and the grey areas between artistic expression and historical depictions. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with art historian, Jeffrey Say, Programme Leader, MA Asian Art Histories, LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:27

How online seller verification could reduce scams

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2024/06/24

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Hui Wong speak with Matthias Yeo, CEO, CyberXCenter, about the effectiveness of online platforms like Facebook and Carousell verifying the identity of sellers deemed risky in reducing e-commerce scams here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:04

How the Thomson-East Line's 4th stage will enhance...

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2024/06/24

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Hui Wong speak with Professor Raymond Ong, Transport Analyst and Deputy Head (Research), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, NUS, about how the Thomson-East Line's 4th stage will enhance connectivity for Singaporeans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:43

The Sizzling Delights of Spain

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2024/06/24

Melanie Oliveiro speaks to foodie and passionate cook - Nithia Devan - about her exciting culinary adventures in Spain where she visited Barcelona, San Sebastián, Madrid, Granada, Cordoba and Seville recently. She shares more about her experience at an exclusive culinary club in Basque - a region known to have the highest density of Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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